Cost of food in Singapore increased 1.40 percent in April of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Singapore Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) for food in Singapore was set as the base year. The CPI has been steadily increasing for the last ten years. The CPI is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for consumer goods.

Singapore: Food price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 130.75 index points, an increase from 127.302 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 105.854 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Singapore from 2017 to 2021 is 129.026 index points. The minimum value, 127.302 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 130.75 index points was recorded in 2021.

In 2024, food prices at hawker centers rose by 4.4 percent compared to the previous year. Hawker centers in Singapore face the challenge of offering food at budget-friendly prices in the face of rising operating costs such as higher rents and food prices.

In 2023, the increase in the average retail prices for selected local food and beverages was higher in food courts than in hawker centers. Hawker center vendors in Singapore face significant pressure to keep their food prices low.

Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): FSS: Restaurant Food data was reported at 119.147 2019=100 in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 118.953 2019=100 for Nov 2024. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): FSS: Restaurant Food data is updated monthly, averaging 86.267 2019=100 from Jan 2000 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 300 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 119.147 2019=100 in Dec 2024 and a record low of 64.668 2019=100 in May 2000. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): FSS: Restaurant Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Singapore Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.I006: Consumer Price Index: 2019=100.

Key information about Singapore CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change

• Singapore CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change was reported at 1.168 % in Jan 2025.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.328 % for Dec 2024.
• Singapore CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change data is updated monthly, averaging 1.689 % from Jan 1962 to Jan 2025, with 757 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 59.222 % in Nov 1973 and a record low of -7.834 % in Aug 1976.
• Singapore CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage: Y-o-Y Growth: Monthly: Seasonally Adjusted.

In 2024, the average meal prices of fast food restaurants in Singapore increased by 4.6 percent compared to the previous year. In comparison, meal prices at the same establishments rose by 0.3 percent in 2018.

The average for 2021 based on 10 countries was 89.847 index points. The highest value was in Singapore: 130.75 index points and the lowest value was in India: 58.17 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Inflation Rate in Singapore remained unchanged at 0.90 percent in April. This dataset provides - Singapore Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): Income Level: Highest 20 %: Food data was reported at 106.066 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 in Jun 2005. This records an increase from the previous number of 104.916 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 for Dec 2004. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): Income Level: Highest 20 %: Food data is updated semiannually, averaging 102.110 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 from Jun 1997 (Median) to Jun 2005, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 106.066 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 in Jun 2005 and a record low of 99.800 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 in Dec 1998. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): Income Level: Highest 20 %: Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.I014: Consumer Price Index: By Income Levels: Nov 97-Oct 98=100.

In 2023, approx. 109K tons of canned food were imported into Singapore; remaining stable against 2022.

In 2024, the average price of 10 pieces of hen eggs in Singapore was at 3.31 Singapore dollars. Hen egg prices had increased in the past few years due to several factors, one of which being the increase in import prices from some of Singapore's import sources such as Malaysia. Singapore imports most of the food it consumes due to its lack of agricultural land.

In 2024, the Singaporean baby food market increased by 0.3% to $56M, rising for the third year in a row after seven years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $84M. From 2015 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): FSS: Hawker Food (Incl. Food Courts) (HF) data was reported at 120.062 2019=100 in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 119.820 2019=100 for Nov 2024. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): FSS: Hawker Food (Incl. Food Courts) (HF) data is updated monthly, averaging 87.556 2019=100 from Jan 2000 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 300 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 120.062 2019=100 in Dec 2024 and a record low of 71.306 2019=100 in Jan 2000. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): FSS: Hawker Food (Incl. Food Courts) (HF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Singapore Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.I006: Consumer Price Index: 2019=100.

Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): Income Level: Middle 60 %: Food data was reported at 105.003 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 in Jun 2005. This records an increase from the previous number of 103.838 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 for Dec 2004. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): Income Level: Middle 60 %: Food data is updated semiannually, averaging 101.600 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 from Jun 1997 (Median) to Jun 2005, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 105.003 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 in Jun 2005 and a record low of 99.700 Nov1997-Oct1998=100 in Dec 1998. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): Income Level: Middle 60 %: Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.I014: Consumer Price Index: By Income Levels: Nov 97-Oct 98=100.

In 2023, overseas shipments of food preparations for infants decreased by -20.5% to 19K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth.

In 2024, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Singaporean canned food market, when its value decreased by -4.6% to $604M. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $633M in 2023, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

A beef burger combo meal in a fast food restaurant in Singapore would cost, on average, 11.43 Singapore dollars in 2022, making it the most expensive type of fast food meal in the country. Fish or seafood combo meals, on the other hand, cost 7.56 Singapore dollars on average.